Real Estate Investment & Finance Counsel Attorney

About the role

An established, sophisticated law firm is seeking an experienced Real Estate Investment & Finance Counsel to join its highly regarded real estate practice in either New York, NY or Charlotte, NC. The position offers a senior attorney the opportunity to take a significant role on complex, high‑value transactions spanning real estate debt and equity investments, financings, and sophisticated commercial real estate matters, with direct involvement throughout the transaction lifecycle and substantial responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of matters and exercise sound commercial judgment
• Manage transactions from initial diligence through closing
• Structure and execute real estate debt and equity transactions
• Draft, review, and negotiate loan and other transactional documentation
• Oversee transactional due diligence, including title and survey matters
• Coordinate closing requirements
• Manage all aspects of complex transactional closings
• Work alongside experienced lawyers on sophisticated mandates

Requirements

• Minimum of eight years of complex commercial real estate experience, gained within a nationally or regionally recognized law firm
• JD and prior law firm experience
• Admitted to the New York or North Carolina Bar, or eligible for admission by waiver

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Bar admission in NY or NC (or waiver eligibility)
• Eight+ years of relevant commercial real estate experience

Skills

• Structuring and executing real estate debt and equity transactions
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating loan and transactional documentation
• Overseeing due diligence (title, survey, etc.)
• Coordinating closing requirements and managing complex closings
• Strong commercial judgment and ownership mindset
• Ability to work in a fast‑moving, collaborative environment
• High‑quality work product, responsiveness, and sound judgment

Pay

The anticipated salary range is $300,000–$450,000, with final compensation determined by factors including relevant experience, professional background, seniority, and graduation year.